Manchester Marathon 2026

Join our team for the “flat and friendly” Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19th April 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands. As the flattest marathon in the UK with incredible atmosphere, this marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at Moya Cole Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Join our team and we will support you every step of the way, making sure that your Manchester Marathon journey is one that will stay with you forever.

Charity places

We have a number of discounted charity places costing £30 available for runners to claim.

We ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £400 to help us to continue to provide vital care to those that need our services. Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.

Every kilometre run and pound raised for Moya Cole Hospice will make an incredible impact on the services we are able to provide to local people affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Already have your own place?

If you already have your own place but you want to run for the hospice, we’d love you to join us! Please complete the form below and you will still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Join our team and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

• A Moya Cole Hospice running vest or t-shirt
• A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
• Training plans to prepare you for the race
• A friendly events team who support you all the way and cheer you on during the race!

Fundraising

To receive your fundraising pack, complete the form below.

You can fundraise straight away by setting up a JustGiving page here.

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@moyacole.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

St Ann’s Hospice is becoming Moya Cole Hospice

On Wednesday 1^st October 2025, we will be changing our name from St Ann’s Hospice to Moya Cole Hospice. As this event is taking place after 1^st October, you can expect our name and branding for this event to look different.

While our name is changing, the outstanding care for our patients and their loved ones will remain the same. To find out more, please click here. If you have any questions that aren’t answered by our FAQs, please email hospicename@moyacole.org.uk.